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"Tapping Into a New Market"
Salem News Article,
Published March 20, 2009
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Calendar of Events |
Friday April 3rd
725 Broadway Somerville, MA
5-7pm
Come down and enjoy some fine Ipswich and Stone Cat Ales. Sample seasonals like Stone Cat Hefeweizen and Ipswich Summer Ale!
Saturday April 4th
North Andover, MA
3-6pm
Sample Ipswich and Stone Cat Ales along with a variety of wines at McAloon's spring tasting. Bring the kids to sample Mercury Soda Pop, too!
Wednesday April 15
The Grog
Newburyport, MA
7pm
Become educated about the ever popular India Pale Ale. Enjoy samples from various brands including Ipswich and Stone Cat IPAs.
Friday & Saturday April 17-18
Friday 5:30-9pm
Saturday 12:30-4pm & 5:30-9pm
This annual event features beers from over 60 breweries! Buy tickets now, they sell out quickly!
April 21-24
Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Boston, MA
This year the Craft Brewers Conference comes to Boston! Make contacts, get educated, and enjoy some fine craft brews with over 1,600 professionals in the industry.
Friday April 24th
Tasting at Railroad Avenue Liquors
Gloucester, MA
5-7pm
Sample seasonal brews and enjoy free give-aways.
Friday April 24th
Ipswich, MA
6-9pm
After sampling brews in Gloucester, spend the evening at the historic Heard House in Ipswich enjoying chili, snacks, and a pint of Ipswich Ale!
Saturday April 25th
**Castle Hill Summer Barleywine Limited Release Party**
23 Hayward Street
Ipswich, MA
11am-2pm
Join us as we release the first 80 signed 1.5 L bottles of our Summer Barleywine on a first come, first serve basis. This beer is the 2nd in a year-long series of four strong ales. Don't miss this special event!
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| The Ipswich Ale Brewery |
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Spring has sprung, and construction on the Ipswich Ale Brewery has been underway for the past few months! While we patiently await the opening of the new brewery, get familiar with the brewery by reading these unique facts about the project.
- The new structure will stand at 36,000 square feet, three times the size of our current space at 23 Hayward Street
- We are starting off on the right foot-literally! During construction, a large horseshoe was found in the exact spot that will be home to our new brewhouse. Talk about good luck...!
- Geothermal energy will be used to cool the building
- We are working very hard to carefully restore the original brick structure, which was built in 1880
- A storm water management system will be installed to help more efficiently absorb runoff
- Rumor has it gold bars were buried underneath the building long ago. We haven't come across any yet...
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| Castle Hill Summer Barleywine |
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Clearly meant for sharing and sipping slowly, this rich, sweet, golden-colored brew is made in the tradition of strong English barleywine style ales. This strong, summer offering is full of honey aromas, with sweet caramel flavors, and a welcoming amount of hoppy bitterness in the finish.
Availability: Spring/Summer 2009
ABV: 10%
Distributed locally in 1.5L wax-dipped Magnum bottles.
Pick up a bottle or two while supplies last! Drink one today, and age the other for a superior taste!
Trouble finding Ipswich or Stone Cat Ales?
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| Steamed Clams with Bacon & Beer! |
Ingredients:
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds Ipswich clams, scrubbed well
1. Fry bacon in a medium pot until soft and golden, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the bacon is nicely browned and the onion is tender, about 4 minutes longer.
3. Stir in the clams and add the beer. Cover the pot and steam the clams for 6 to 7 minutes, until they open. Discard any clams that do not open.
4. Stir gently to mix with the bacon, garlic, and onion, and serve immediately.
Enjoy this recipe with friends and family. Don't feel like cooking? Check out the Ipswich Shellfish Fish Market-they often use the Original Ale to steam clams in the summer!
Got a delicious recipe that could be made better by adding Ipswich or Stone Cat Ales? Email us at news@mercurybrewing.com with your offering! |
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Book The Tapmobile Now! |
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Throw the party everyone will be talking about! If you have a date in mind contact us as soon as possible, as our calendar tends to fill up quickly.
Our Tapmobile is retrofitted with 8 taps. Choose from our award-winning beers, old-fashioned sodas, and bubbly waters.
Perfect for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, or any party you have in mind!
Be on the lookout for two NEW trucks added to the fleet this summer!
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